Veterans rites planned for today

A "Massing of the Colors" is planned at 11 a.m. today at the Special Events Field.

The program is free and open to the public.

Guest speaker will be Maj. Sarah McLevy from the 927th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, based at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center.

McLevy returned in April from year-long deployment to Northern Iraq.

Parking is available at the St. Augustine's Historic Downtown Parking Facility located adjacent to the St. Augustine and St. Johns County Visitor's Information Center on Castillo Drive.

The event is sponsored by Florida National Guard, the St. Augustine Chapter of the Military Officers Association and the St. Johns County Veterans Service Office.

St. Anastasia

St. Anastasia Catholic Church will hold its annual Veterans Day tribute in conjunction with 9 a.m. Mass today. Father Terry Morgan, pastor, and Father Seamus O'Flynn, pastor emeritus, will co-celebrate the Mass.

Participants are asked to gather in the church narthex by 8:45 a.m. and proceed down the aisle behind the U.S. Colors. Uniforms/hats are encouraged by the military and members of veteran's organizations.

Following Mass, the Knights of Columbus, Thomas More Council 7121, will host a social in the Community Center. The church is located at 5205 A1A South on Anastasia Island. Call 471-5364 for information.

Lighthouse program

The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum invites the public to honor those who serve during a 6 p.m. today program featuring remarks from Dr. Dennis M. Conrad of the Naval Historical Center (NHC). The program will also honor three local men who have served in or aided the efforts of the United States Military.

Admission is free and reservations are encouraged. Call Sara at 829-0745 ext. 224. Complimentary refreshments will be served.

For more information on educational programs or events at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum visit www.staugustinelighthouse.com.

Ponte Vedra Valley

Ponte Vedra Valley Funeral Home and Cemetery will hold its 10th annual Veterans Day ceremony at 10:30 a.m. today. Featured speaker will be Navy Lt. John Tinny, a veteran of World War II and Korea.

The community is invited to attend.

Ponte Vedra Valley is located at 4750 Palm Valley Road (County Road 210). Call 285-1130 for further information or go to www.pontevedravalley.com.